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South Sudan: The Naath White Army should worry J1

The recent skirmishes and battles in the Upper Nile state and in Nasir County should be a huge concern for the state. This is what happens when you are dismissing and are disregarding civilian outcry. That’s what is happening in the state and the negligence is why this is having a reaction.

Why the state should be worried about it, is when they are saying this about themselves:

“The Naath White Army (Jiec El Abiet) is not just a defense unit—it is the heartbeat of our people. We are self-trained, battle-hardened warriors who have mastered gunfights, sniper warfare, and strategic defense. We are hunters, raised to track and eliminate threats. We do not fear death because we were born to fight for our land” (…) “Nasir has always been a sanctuary, a fortress, a stronghold for those who seek refuge from oppression. Every major leader in South Sudan’s history has relied on Nasir—not because they loved it, but because they needed its strength. Now, we defend it for ourselves” (…) “No politician arms us. We arm ourselves. We are not mercenaries fighting for political gain—we fight for survival, for dignity, and for the future of our people. During the civil war, we captured entire regions. We took weapons from those who sought to destroy us. Today, we remain armed, vigilant, and ready” (…) “Nasir is defended by its sons. If you come for it, you will face the Naath White Army. And we do not forgive. We do not forget” (Mayang Tut Kuer, 19.02.2025).

The ones thinking this sort of conflict will die down quickly. That’s false, because the White Army is an entity created out of grievances and the needs of Nasir. They have a self-belief in the Nasir and will fight for it. That should sound the alarm, as this is one rebellion and one instance of people addressing political grievances with guns. Just like the comedian who started his rebel outfit last year. There are now visible and viable youths of a state willing to go into combat. They are doing that for their cause, because the state has left them behind.

We know the significance of Nasir in South Sudanese history. That’s an important place in the history and liberation of South Sudan. This everyone should acknowledge and that also reflected on the ideals of the fighters who are a part of the Naath White Army.

This isn’t a SPLM/A-IO versus SPLM/A. The White Army isn’t new, but it’s a proof that the Transitional Period and the lack of implementation has hurt the Republic. As the youths are only seeing it viable to take arms to answer to their government. Because they know letters or asking for proper representation won’t appear. Neither will the government defend or be there in their hour of need. That’s why they get recruited and becomes a part of the White Army.

This is a sign of a failure of J1 and the leadership of Juba. As they have had the time to listen to the pleas and ensure these youths a better future. Instead their only choice to get the state to see them… is to use arms and create insecurity.

The R-TGoNU needs to know their place. The SSPDF aren’t alone in this. Here is a bigger picture and lack of government services at fault. The youth doesn’t see any value in the government or whatever the state has to offer. So, they in the lack of future joins a para-military group and an armed rebellion. Because they don’t see the state as viable or have anything for them. That’s why they enlist and gets recruited to the White Army.

The answer of bringing gunships against armed civilians shows where the state is versus the Nuer grievances… this is causing conflict between Dinka and Nuer. That isn’t new either, but the transition should have settled this and ensured a peaceful co-existence. Therefore, the state should be concerned and act with caution. The warfare won’t bring the youth on its side. The youth need change and needs another choice. They are part of this because the loss of hope and loss of trust in the government. That’s why the Nuer youths has taken arms, instead of petitioning the state in other ways. This is because the government haven’t had any avenues for them and they know J1 wouldn’t listen to them either. It is tragic, but this is the bleak reality. This is a cause of insecurity, because the J1 and allies lingers in office. They aren’t building institutions but becoming the personification of the state themselves. Therefore, President Kiir and Vice President Machar needs to take a step and now listen to the youths of the Upper Nile. From there act upon their needs and not take it easy. Since these are willing to take up arms and go to the trenches. That shouldn’t be an option, but it’s the only one viable right now. Peace.

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Malawi: Chakwera’s blame game

“In fact, I want to categorically tell the leaders of this political party that your secret plans have been exposed and will not prevail. I say to the leaders of this political party that your plot to overthrow my government by instigating an illegal hyperinflation of prices will not succeed” – President Lazarus Chakwera (26.02.2025).

At one point in time, in Lilongwe and Blantyre, the people would have had fate or sought after the leadership of pastor and opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera. His Tonse Alliance seemed reasonable, but with time that has all withered away. The people of Malawi are clearly seeing the lack of leadership and actions of the state.

The current leadership are busy eating while it can. The government that lives on nepotism and misuse of office. The Prosperity Pastor turned President proves that his far from an angel, as he prefers to throw allegations, instead of looking into acts and decisions of the current administration.

“Madam Speaker, I have never claimed to be an angel, and neither have other leaders. Those who are looking for a leader who is an angel should vote for someone else this year” (Chakwera, 26.02.2025).

The President can reshuffle his cabinet. Do that as his on the podium and answering questions in Parliament. Ministers not ready or prepared for their sacking, as they are just axed. This isn’t moving softly but done to push the buck to others. As the fall-guy is the Minister sacked and not the whole administration in itself. Sosten Gwengwe was changed with Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba who becomes the new Minister of Trade and Industry. Therefore, that happened simultaneously as the Question Time was going on. That’s impressive of the President and still Gwengwe is “grateful” for the time served as Minister. We surely can wonder what he will do next…

Chakwera has a fall-guy plus the opposition and others are the ones behind the hyper-inflation. Not the lack of financial policies, financial measures or even mechanisms to ensure the forex, imports and whatever needed to keep prices at bay. Alas, that is wherein this government have failed and done so for a long time. Just like it has failed the nation with the lack of imports of gasoline or petroleum. The current leadership cannot even sustain that or be able to stop the troubles of shortages. Therefore, I am sure there are so outside forces to blame for that too.

The Juju isn’t strong with this one. Chakwera went from hope to despair. Lazarus is surely a lost cause. He has been a vagabond in office. A man who travelled to a digital conference. That’s the sort of leader he became in office. He went from offering huge promises but not delivering. That’s why people want him gone and rightfully so. Chakwera has proven his capabilities and what he does when he is power. Instead of serving and ensuring a better Malawi. As President, he has served himself and his own cronies. That’s why this is going down this way.

Chakwera had all the promise of the world and couldn’t even deliver just a little bit. He can talk big game, but he cannot deliver upon it. That is just what it is. Peace.